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| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net | Reserve mo. | Staff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 621,540 | 623,889 | −2,349 | 0.6 | 27% |
| 2012 | 608,902 | 610,822 | −1,920 | 0.6 | 29% |
| 2013 | 623,835 | 624,901 | −1,066 | 0.6 | 27% |
| 2014 | 503,054 | 470,940 | 32,114 | -2.8 | 32% |
| 2015 | 431,644 | 452,669 | −21,025 | -3.5 | 31% |
| 2016 | 362,785 | 422,494 | −59,709 | -5.4 | 34% |
| 2017 | 320,605 | 350,056 | −29,451 | -7.5 | 41% |
| 2018 | 327,771 | 321,844 | 5,927 | -8.0 | 40% |
| 2019 | 296,933 | 276,394 | 20,539 | -8.4 | 34% |
| 2020 | 230,764 | 218,521 | 12,243 | -10.0 | 39% |
| 2021 | 203,906 | 154,953 | 48,953 | -10.3 | 44% |
| 2022 | 236,803 | 213,662 | 23,141 | -6.1 | 40% |
| 2023 | 227,989 | 252,020 | −24,031 | -6.4 | 40% |
In its most recent public year (2023), this organization spent $24,031 more than it brought in. Its liabilities exceeded its net assets — reserves were below zero (-6.4 months), down from 0.6 in 2011. Staff pay was 40% of spending.
Reserve months = net assets ÷ average monthly spending; net assets count everything the organization owns beyond its debts — buildings and donor-restricted funds included, not just cash. Staff pay = salaries, wages, and officer compensation; it excludes benefits and payroll taxes. The IRS releases this data years after the fact — this organization's newest public year is 2023. Years refer to the calendar year in which the organization's fiscal year ended. Short-form filers do not publicly report donor-restricted balances or staffing costs. Source filings
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